Today we made history! For the first time in living memory the Mayor awarded Commendations to residents of the Borough to recognise their community spirit and civic pride during the covid 19 pandemic. Congratulations to all who received their well deserved awards.

Today we welcome new Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Eric Broadbent and Mrs Lynne Broadbent. Thank you to outgoing Mayor and Consort, Cllr Hazel Lynskey and Mr Mike Lynskey for their unstinting service during the last two years. tinyurl.com/yx39awxj

We also welcome new Deputy Mayor, Cllr Roxanne Murphy, who will support the Mayor during the next 12 months. Thank you to outgoing Deputy Mayor, Cllr Roberta Swiers, for her service to the mayoral office. tinyurl.com/yx39awxj

Happy 15th birthday to @YORKS_REGT! The Mayoress and I extend our very best wishes and congratulations to all the regiment's soldiers serving at home and around the world. We hope you enjoy your birthday celebrations!

Delighted to be able to support Saint Catherine's at the opening of their new shop today.

Ahead of #ArmedForcesDay we paid tribute and said thank you to our Armed Forces at a special ceremony in the Town Hall gardens this week, during which the Armed Forces Day flag was raised. On behalf of the borough I was proud to receive the HMS Duncan Coat of Arms.

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. #LestWeForget

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #RemembranceDay2021

💃 Let's dance! Our grand charity ball, co-hosted with former Mayor and Consort, Cllr Hazel Lynskey and Mike Lynskey, will make a triumphant return to Scarborough Spa on Friday 11 March. ⭐ With The Yorkshire Auctioneer Angus Ashworth Get tickets at tinyurl.com/56f8ztzd

We've paid out £5,500 from the Mayor's Community Fund to eleven of the borough's groups and organisations that rely on charitable donations to continue the excellent work they do in their local communities. For the list of cheque recipients go to ➡️ tinyurl.com/5346da22

Today I was honoured to be re-elected as Mayor for the final 10 months of the borough. Lynne and I will carry on championing and supporting the borough and its people during this time, especially the most vulnerable in our community. Thanks to richard ponter for the great images.

We are delighted to welcome our new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Helen Mallory and her daughter Lucy as Deputy Mayoress. They are looking forward to working with us during the coming months to support the borough community’s many worthwhile events and good causes.

On behalf of myself, the council and the borough of Scarborough I am saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. My condolences go out to the Royal Family and the many millions of people whose lives she touched. tinyurl.com/2s43ypre

As part of the National Moment of Reflection, you are welcome to join me for a one-minute silence at 8pm on Sun 18 Sept in the Town Hall gardens in #Scarborough to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy. tinyurl.com/mtttjutt

As we look forward to the UK's new era, we reflect on the sombre events of the last ten days, including the one minute silence we held at the side of the Town Hall on Sunday evening in memory of Her Majesty The Queen. May she rest in peace. #GodSaveTheKing

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. #LestWeForget #armisticeday

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.